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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]Coming back to update - thank you to the poster suggesting on finding a level 3.

The saga continues and is so bad it's funny. Level 3 charger #1 was replaced by Tesla chargers (not compatible), level 3 charger #2 wasn't working, level 3 charger #3 works! So this whole ordeal took at least, at least 60 minutes. The charge to 80% (from 50%) will take 25 minutes. The charger is 30 minutes from where we are staying.

I can't see how this system would work if California gets its way and we are all driving EVs with different adapters that aren't compatible. Every hotel has charger in every parking lot space? Just total chaos.

For everyone asking the rental car agency gave the car at 25% charged (80 miles) which was fine to where we needed to go but with me not knowing it could take 10 hours to get to 80%. [/quote]

Starting next year, almost all new cars will be standardized on the Tesla-style connector. Tesla is in the process of opening its supercharger network to non-Tesla cars. Ford and Rivian already have access. GM is in process of getting access. Volvo, Polstar, and Mercedes-Benz will be next.

There are multiple efforts to expand DC fast charging (level 3) charging networks. In a couple of years, we will have fast chargers coming out of our ears.

As you have found, there is a bit of a learning curve. But once you get used to it, it's not a big deal.

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I mean spending over 1.5 hours to charge a car isn't exactly how I want to spend my vacation. Way too inconvenient vs getting gas. [/quote]

Your car didn't require 1.5 hours. This was a result of your not understanding EVs. An experienced EV driver would know what type of charger is required, would have an app telling not only the location of charging stations, but the availability of specific chargers at the station. Even a relatively long charging session would be less than 30 minutes. Most would be around 15 minutes. The rental agency was at fault for not preparing you better.
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You aren't understanding the math - 30 min to the closest level 3 charging station, 25 minutes to charge, 30 minutes back. [/quote]

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